Orillia - February

Joint Health and Safety Committee

February 12, 2019 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

OA 2005 500 University Avenue

Minutes

Regrets: Frank Cappadocia, Jeff Tremblay, Bernadette Pickles, Carolyn Rimkey

In Attendance:  Elana Weber, Shannon Scott, Rosa Fabiano, Theresa (T-Bird) Prisciak, Chris Gouett, Vicki TeBrugge, John Siecker, Chris Murray, Tim Rowe, Sree Kurissery

1. Approval of Agenda Approver: Rosa Seconder: T-Bird Moved

2. Approval of the Minutes from last JHSC meeting – October 10, 2018  Approver: Rosa Seconder: Chris Moved

3. Items Arising from the Minutes (last meeting)

 Eyewash Station o Installed in the Arts Supply Room at Heritage Place

o Everyone is happy with the location choice

 Confidentiality of Lab Incident Reports

o No issues – the reports are stored in the lab and not in a public place

 AED

o The AED in Simcoe Hall was paid for by the Human Resources/Health and Safety Budget at that time

o If getting new AEDs there is the question of who will pay for them

o It is believed the cost of an AED is $1000.00 – Shannon will confirm the cost

o Look at cost sharing – if installing an AED at Heritage Place we should discuss with the owners of the building.  If installing at Residence should discuss with the Management of the Residence

o John will contact Heritage Place and Residence Management to see if they are interested in cost sharing

 Fire Drill

o Residence has a fire drill every month

o Heritage Place recently had a fire drill that went well

o There is a plan for a future fire drill at the Academic Building.  Security will coordinate with the Lab

4. Injury and Accident Report 

 Slips and falls

o Two on campus, two off campus

o Two slips and falls on campus were at the parking lot

5. Lab Update

 Lab is busy

o WHMIS training for everyone who has access to the lab as well as orientation

o Lab as students (Undergrad and Grad), Faculty, and Visiting Scholars using the space

 Lab Audit was completed

o Reviewed lab area and Biohazard area

o Checked to see if lab is compliant and if there are any issues

o Lab Audit has been completed and submitted with recommendations

 Cleaning Staff cleans the lab twice a year when invited and escorted – looking to increase that to four times a year (quarterly)

 In Room 3001 lots of items are stored on benches which makes it difficult to fully use the area.  Looking at options for more storage space

6. Items for Discussion

 Lighting at Heritage Place

o Tried to reduce the number of light bulbs.  Didn’t work as the bulbs are required to have the unit work properly

o Looking at other options.  A proposal has been completed and submitted

7. Adjournment/Next Meeting.   

 Next meeting in May, 2019

 Motion to adjourn - First: Rosa  - Second: T-Bird